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A tenant’s advice on how to be a better landlord

by Dennis Beaver | housing, landlord/tenant

September 27, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver  If you’ve been thinking about buying a rental house, then today’s story will be of special interest as it is advice from a tenant on how to be a better landlord. 34 year-old Motion Graphics Artist Andrew Benninghoff and two...

You and the law: Renting? Then you need renters insurance

by Dennis Beaver | homeowner's insurance, housing, insurance, landlord/tenant, renter insurance

July 6, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Returning to her apartment from a night out with friends, Chicago reader, “Joan,” opened the door and walked straight into a nightmare, discovering “The curtains were open when I left, but now were all closed. The back door was wide...

What landlords, tenants should know

by Dennis Beaver | air conditioning, housing, landlord/tenant

July 9, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be of special interest to both tenants and landlords — anyone considering the purchase of rental property — wanting to increase income, “which took off like a 4th of July skyrocket following the stock market crash of...

How landlords violate fair housing laws

by Dennis Beaver | housing, landlord/tenant

January 9, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver ‘How much control can a landlord have over the lives of tenants, and especially, tenants who have children? Does owning an apartment house give the owner a right to dictate behavior? And if so, what are the limits?” “I plan to use my...

What every tenant with children should know

by Dennis Beaver | housing, landlord/tenant

January 2, 2016 • By Dennis Beaver “We are a family of five, three boys — 6 to 12 — my husband and myself. Last week we moved into a nice apartment here in the Kingsburg area. Prior to signing the lease and paying our deposits, we were told by the manager that this is...

Not changing your A/C filter may be costly

by Dennis Beaver | air conditioning, housing, landlord/tenant

September 5, 2015 • By Dennis Beaver “We own a rental house in an agricultural area near Lemoore. Two years ago, a couple who work at the Naval Air Station rented the property. As is gets dusty – especially in this drought – the lease required changing the A/C filter...
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